James Green
Tenant lied on application
I have a new tenant that's been in our unit for a month. On her application she stated that she had no dog. We recently found out that she has a dog. On our application any pets have to be approved and that there is ...
Tadela Tedemet
Hard Money/Private Money- Real or Scam?!?
So I am looking for some hard money/private money for brrrr investing and I have so many people asking me if I need a loan, but then I have other people telling me to watch out for scammers. I am new to this lending t...
Linda Thomas
Potential new tenant question
Hello BP,I notified a potential new tenant about deciding to go with her and asked when we can meet so she can give me the security deposit and sign the form. She said she can't do that until I email her a copy of the...
Lindsey Wagner
New to STR and Self Management
Hello! First post on Bigger Pockets:) My husband and I will be closing on our first STR in about 3 weeks!!! It's located in Sevierville, which is about 4 hours away from our home. We hope to have the property set up o...
Darren Liedtke
Growth and appreciation of specific Milwaukee neighborhoods.
So, I'm currently browsing all the easy listing engines, zillow, realtor, the rest, trying to get a feel for what's available, what things are priced at etc... and simultaneously bouncing that off an interesting recen...
T Brown
tenants depositing into account
How does it work to have tenants deposit directly into your bank account? Do you just give them your account number? Isn't that dangerous? I've never heard of this and would like to understand the mechanics.
TIA
Trina
Steven W.
What would you do on this property?
Hi everyone,Here's a question that I have. 5 years ago, a bought a ramshackle place (that was rehabbed) for total price of 99K in Denver. I'm now getting $1250 a month rent through Section 8.I'm getting some comps on ...
Eric Telese
Bank Asking for More Money Down??
Hello all.. I have a property that I am bout to go under contract on, to be a primary residence. This will be a private deal with our attorneys- no real estate broker involved. The contract will be signed soon but the...
Steve Dove
VRBO- Forcing your hand to online bookings.
It's been a while since I have posted, as like you, I have been busy. I wanted to get some of your thoughts on the recent changes that VRBO / Homeaway have made, which forces property owners to use their online bookin...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (Labor Day Edition)
Economic Update
(Labor Day Edition)
This crazy bizarre year will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most challenging times of our lives. A worldwide pandemic, social distancing, facemasks, a recession, histori...